As we reported here, Tekashi 6ix9ine sent a warning to Billboard Wednesday (May 13) to let chart officials know his latest single, ‘GOOBA,’ should debut atop next week’s Hot 100 due to its commanding streaming lead against closest competitor ‘Stuck With U’ – the benefit single from Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande.

While not pinpointing the Scooter Braun-managed duo, it was clear who he was alluding to when discussing the “cheating” methods some artists have resorted to for chart glory (including payola and single bundling).

Its likely his stance was reinforced after Amazon announced every purchase of the Bieber and Grande’s tune would see the retail giants donate $5 to the First Responders Children’s Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports the children and families of first responders and COVID-19 frontline workers through college scholarships and special grants.

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All roads lead to June for Teyana Taylor, who will be unleashing ‘The Album’ during said month.

Hotly anticipated, the project serves as her third studio effort and follows 2018’s ‘K.T.S.E.’

Ahead of its arrival, the multi-talented chanteuse has unwrapped a sneak peek of the video for latest single ‘Bare Wit Me.’

A slick, choreographed affair that pays homage to Janet Jackson’s 1990 ‘Alright’ video, it sees Taylor dance up a storm.

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As Nicki Minaj and Doja Cat stand tall as the highest-selling artists in the country, Ariana Grande is offering an update on the duet she recorded with the latter.

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Dua Lipa‘s high-powered Pop tunes have turned her into one of the highest-earning musicians in the world.

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Chloe x Halle sprung a surprise on fans moments ago. For the singing sisters have announced their second studio album ‘Ungodly Hour.’

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Tank has been a fixture in front of and behind the R&B scenes for over 20 years.

When not flexing his penmanship for some of the genre’s most prized acts including Kelly Rowland, Fantasia, Chris Brown, Keith Sweat, Tyrese, Jennifer Hudson, Keyshia Cole, and many more, he’s penned and performed his own treasure chest of Platinum and Gold-certified gems including ‘When We,’ ‘Please Don’t Go,’ and more across 9 studio albums and other musical projects.

That Grape Juice recently sat down with the GRAMMY nominee to discuss his storied career, latest effort (the ‘While You Wait’ EP), venturing into stand-up comedy, the possibility of reuniting with R&B super group TGT (alongside Tyrese and Ginuwine), and so much more.

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Cardi B fans are feverishly anticipating the femcee’s sophomore album and have been for a while.

And it’s easy to digest why.

The rapper blazed a trail with chart-topper ‘Bodak Yellow’ and its multi-Platinum parent album ‘Invasion Of Privacy’ – which was released back in 2018.

She’s also racked up GRAMMYs and a growing list of Billboard hits.

Suffice to say, she’s more than whet appetites for her second studio effort. Which begs the question: where is it?

Well, a new report appears to shine light on the behind the scenes happenings that may explain the elongated wait.

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Trina made headlines the world over this week when Khia re-heated their beef with a hate-filled rant that went viral.

Over the years, there’s been no love lost between the femcees. But it appears the ‘My Neck, My Back’ rapper is keener than keep to keep the flames burning.

Trina, conversely, seems to have delivered a “case closed” on the matter.

For, during an Instagram Live with 99 Jamz tonight, the Queen of Miami shared receipt after receipt (after receipt) when unpacking why detractors such as Khia have no say over her name, legacy, or pedigree.

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Tekashi 6ix9ine amassed his fair share of enemies while behind bars (a feat that’s earned him quite the reputation for “snitching”), but since his unexpected release it doesn’t look like he’s on the road to gaining many friends on this side of lockdown.

First beefing with Meek Mill and later Drake (as we reported here), now the 24-year-old has his sights set on Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande as the Scooter Braun-managed duo could potentially best him for next week’s #1 spot on the Hot 100.

As the race tightens between his song, ‘GOOBA,’ and their charity duet, ‘Stuck With U,’ 6ix9ine took to Instagram moments ago to issue a warning to Billboard:

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Over 10 years after her first Billboard chart appearance as a solo act, Nicki Minaj has earned her first Hot 100 chart-topper courtesy of Rap sensation Doja Cat‘s Disco-inspired ‘Say So.’

As we reported here, the Dr. Luke-produced cut outpaced Megan Thee Stallion‘s megahit, ‘Savage,’ to #1 after a heated race thanks to boosts in radio airplay, sales, and streaming.

Although the win comes as Cat’s inaugural climb to the tally’s top as well, Minaj’s ride to Hot 100 reign is one for the record books.

Now, as her fans – affectionately called #Barbz – continue to celebrate the Rap Queen’s ascension to the chart’s throne, look inside to see 10 of many history-making highlights that will give them cause to keep that praise party going:

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Katy Perry‘s fifth album finally has a release date.

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Drake‘s record-breaking relationship with the Hot 100 is absolutely unprecedented.

Beyond having more entries on the tally than any other artist in history (over 200), he’s also the first male act to have seen three of his singles debut at #1 on the chart over the course of his career (as we reported here), only artist to concurrently place 7 songs in the top 10 (as we reported here), most top 10 debuts (23), and only artist to have 27 simultaneous entries.

Now, after breaking King of Pop Michael Jackson‘s Hot 100 record for ‘most weeks at #1 among males’ and ‘most top 10 hits among males,’ Drizzy is poised to dethrone Queen of Pop Madonna from her longstanding record.

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